To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to the violence of our times. Thomas Merton

Morning y'all,

It's a beautiful, blustery morning up top. The high yesterday reached 34 degrees. The low was 6 degrees, recorded shortly after observation yesterday morning. It was 34 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new precipitation, but there is still about 7 inches of snowfall up top. As of this posting, Highway 441 is closed. Check the Park Service's twitter feed for updated road status. Enjoy the snow world!

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Yesterday was a fantastic day to watch the world unfold. It was still and bluebird through early afternoon. The trees were a wonder to gaze upon, stark white against a deep blue backdrop. After days in single digits, the sun was out in full force, charging solar panels and warming backs. As the day progressed, a few clouds emerged and the wind went from a gentle whisper to a raucous howl. Sunset was perfect, illuminating the clouds with all shades of orange, red and pink. A bright moon worked with the deep snowpack to create a dim ethereal night. Every moment different, every difference new.

norman

1/29/2015 01:05:46 am

Like the picture up the stairs! Love the 'snow world'.

Clifton

1/29/2015 01:24:28 am

Good morning! Awesome pics! Going to be in the area this weekend and hoping to do a hike with some snow to trek thru. JP, do you think there will still be a good bit of snow on the trail come Saturday morning/midday? Thanks!

Jan

1/29/2015 02:13:33 am

Love the photos today!!! I need to be careful with the second one though. I seem to get "lost" in it. Beautiful!

norman

1/29/2015 03:52:08 am

You need to check out his gallerie of photos, there is more to get lost in!

ric

1/29/2015 04:04:40 am

JP
may make the trek up and down saturday. anything on the "wish" list? something you dont have to have incase i dont make it.

Malcolm

1/29/2015 08:18:57 pm

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Biff

1/30/2015 09:28:35 pm

nice pictures. Would love to hear more about daily life up here, where you stay, how you get about with life with limited power, space, etc.

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